Fishing duo Cole & Jay discover a softshell turtle hiding in a backyard pond. Trump threatens 'consequences' after 6 House Republicans voted to reverse his Canada tariffs Something is happening with ...

Carleton University’s Grégory Bulté has been studying the northern map turtles of Opinicon Lake since 2003. Every fall, the turtles do something unusual, even for turtles. Hundreds of them gather or ...

The Yangtze Giant Softshell Turtle (Rafetus swinhoei), often referred to as the most endangered turtle species on Earth, is a poignant symbol of biodiversity loss. With fewer than five individuals ...

HARTFORD, Conn. — In recognition of November being Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, Connecticut officials have announced the release of a new guide for navigating dementia care. According to the state, ...

The Rio Grande gets all the accolades for Southwest rivers, but the Pecos River gives it a run for its money in terms of spread, size, length, and biodiversity. Its headwaters begin on the eastern ...

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is seeking volunteers for its annual spiny softshell turtle beach cleanup day Oct. 18. Participants are asked to arrive at North Hero State Park at 10 a.m., ...

NORTH HERO — Vermont Fish & Wildlife is looking for volunteers to help at its annual spiny softshell turtle beach cleanup day, Saturday, Oct. 18, at North Hero State Park. Pre-registration is not ...

Vermont banned the import and sale of pond slider turtles, including red-eared sliders, to protect native species. Pond sliders compete with native turtles for resources and can spread diseases.

MONTPELIER, Vt. — Under Vermont's newly-passed Act 47 of 2025 the sale of pond slider turtles, which includes the popular red-eared slider, is subject to new restrictions starting July 1, 2025. Pond ...